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Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 15 January 2026

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Job summary

The overall purpose of the Lung Cancer Screening Programme is to enable the early detection of lung cancer to save lives. The Lung Cancer Screening Service has been implemented throughout the UK in areas identified with high disease prevalence where significant impact can be made from the recognition of early-stage lung cancer & offering curative treatment.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

  • Welcome patients and guide them through their screening journey with empathy and professionalism
  • Support clinical colleagues in delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced, mobile environment
  • Assist with patient handovers between screening and CT scan locations
  • Maintain accurate patient records and ensure data confidentiality
  • Help manage clinic flow, support scheduling, and respond to patient queries
  • Uphold high standards of cleanliness, safety, and infection control
  • Contribute to a 7-day service, including bank holidays, with occasional remote admin work

About us

InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.

As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Our mission is to provide high-quality services within local communities to over 7 million patients by 2030. We are committed to ensuring that patients receive a positive experience, maintaining a 97% patient satisfaction rate.

Details

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,542.83 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

4683

Job locations

Station Road

Harrow

HA1 2TU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Healthcare Assistant Lung Cancer Screening Programme

 Location: South West London  Salary: £23,542.83 + £4,200 Car Allowance  Travel: Full UK Driving Licence Required  Shifts: 12-hour patterns, 3 days a week (8am8pm), including weekends and bank holidays

Make a real difference in early cancer detection.

Join InHealths Lung Cancer Screening Programme and be part of a vital service that helps detect lung cancer earlywhen treatment is most effective. As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA), youll play a key role in delivering a professional, compassionate, and patient-focused experience across our mobile screening sites in South West London.

What youll do:
  • Welcome patients and guide them through their screening journey with empathy and professionalism
  • Support clinical colleagues in delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced, mobile environment
  • Assist with patient handovers between screening and CT scan locations
  • Maintain accurate patient records and ensure data confidentiality
  • Help manage clinic flow, support scheduling, and respond to patient queries
  • Uphold high standards of cleanliness, safety, and infection control
  • Contribute to a 7-day service, including bank holidays, with occasional remote admin work
What were looking for:
  • Experience in a patient or customer-facing role
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office and patient management systems
  • A flexible, team-oriented approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites
What youll bring:
  • A calm, compassionate, and professional manner
  • A proactive attitude and the ability to work well under pressure
  • A commitment to maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and safety
  • An understanding of data protection and confidentiality (GDPR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Healthcare Assistant Lung Cancer Screening Programme

 Location: South West London  Salary: £23,542.83 + £4,200 Car Allowance  Travel: Full UK Driving Licence Required  Shifts: 12-hour patterns, 3 days a week (8am8pm), including weekends and bank holidays

Make a real difference in early cancer detection.

Join InHealths Lung Cancer Screening Programme and be part of a vital service that helps detect lung cancer earlywhen treatment is most effective. As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA), youll play a key role in delivering a professional, compassionate, and patient-focused experience across our mobile screening sites in South West London.

What youll do:
  • Welcome patients and guide them through their screening journey with empathy and professionalism
  • Support clinical colleagues in delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced, mobile environment
  • Assist with patient handovers between screening and CT scan locations
  • Maintain accurate patient records and ensure data confidentiality
  • Help manage clinic flow, support scheduling, and respond to patient queries
  • Uphold high standards of cleanliness, safety, and infection control
  • Contribute to a 7-day service, including bank holidays, with occasional remote admin work
What were looking for:
  • Experience in a patient or customer-facing role
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office and patient management systems
  • A flexible, team-oriented approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites
What youll bring:
  • A calm, compassionate, and professional manner
  • A proactive attitude and the ability to work well under pressure
  • A commitment to maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and safety
  • An understanding of data protection and confidentiality (GDPR

Person Specification

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

InHealth Group

Address

Station Road

Harrow

HA1 2TU


Employer's website

https://www.inhealthgroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

InHealth Group

Address

Station Road

Harrow

HA1 2TU


Employer's website

https://www.inhealthgroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

TA Partner

Hayley Wright

hayley.wright@inhealthgroup.com

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Details

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,542.83 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

4683

Job locations

Station Road

Harrow

HA1 2TU


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